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Cheap flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh from £47

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — EDI
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Istanbul to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or November, booked 21 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (TR5) to Edinburgh (EDI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£121

One-way from

£47

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£145
12/3-14/3
  • 12/3-14/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 15m total
  • Istanbul to Edinburgh
10/4
  • 10/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 35m total
  • Istanbul to Edinburgh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£51 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 February 2025.

Wed 12/313:55IST - EDI
1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/306:15EDI - IST
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2£121
Wed 12/313:35SAW - EDI
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/306:30EDI - SAW
1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2£130
Fri 21/309:10SAW - EDI
Nonstop4h 45mPegasus Airlines
Tue 25/312:05EDI - SAW
Nonstop4h 25mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 22/2£138
Tue 13/517:55IST - EDI
1 stop6h 50mLufthansa
Mon 19/505:55EDI - IST
1 stop13h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 21/2£197
Wed 12/308:35IST - EDI
Nonstop4h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sat 15/316:30EDI - IST
Nonstop4h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/2£222
Wed 26/315:50SAW - EDI
1 stop8h 10mBritish Airways
Sun 30/321:05EDI - SAW
1 stop14h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 22/2£312
Thu 27/317:55IST - EDI
1 stop8h 15mKLM
Wed 2/406:00EDI - IST
1 stop8h 20mKLM
Deal found 22/2£322
Sat 17/514:35SAW - EDI
1 stop9h 10mKLM
Tue 20/506:00EDI - SAW
1 stop9h 10mKLM
Deal found 21/2£387
Mon 19/507:00IST - EDI
2 stops31h 30mLOT
Thu 22/513:20EDI - IST
2 stops32h 30mLOT
Deal found 21/2£537
Mon 3/313:40SAW - EDI
1 stop19h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 17/316:10EDI - SAW
2 stops17h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/2£6,406

Find flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

Fly from

Istanbul

Fly to

Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulEdinburgh

IST - EDI

ISTEDI

Istanbul

Wed 12/3

13:55-22:10

1 stop11h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 14/3

06:15-23:15

1 stop14h 00m

£121

IstanbulEdinburgh

SAW - EDI

SAWEDI

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 12/3

13:35-18:10

1 stop7h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 14/3

06:30-19:25

1 stop9h 55m

£130

IstanbulEdinburgh

SAW - EDI

SAWEDI

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 21/3

09:10-10:55

Nonstop4h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 25/3

12:05-19:30

Nonstop4h 25m

£138

IstanbulEdinburgh

IST - EDI

ISTEDI

Istanbul

Tue 13/5

17:55-22:45

1 stop6h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 19/5

05:55-21:20

1 stop13h 25m

£197

IstanbulEdinburgh

IST - EDI

ISTEDI

Istanbul

Wed 12/3

08:35-10:15

Nonstop4h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 15/3

16:30-23:50

Nonstop4h 20m

£222

IstanbulEdinburgh

SAW - EDI

SAWEDI

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 26/3

15:50-21:00

1 stop8h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 30/3

21:05-13:50

1 stop14h 45m

£312

IstanbulEdinburgh

IST - EDI

ISTEDI

Istanbul

Thu 27/3

17:55-23:10

1 stop8h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 2/4

06:00-16:20

1 stop8h 20m

£322

IstanbulEdinburgh

SAW - EDI

SAWEDI

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 17/5

14:35-21:45

1 stop9h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 20/5

06:00-17:10

1 stop9h 10m

£387

IstanbulEdinburgh

IST - EDI

ISTEDI

Istanbul

Mon 19/5

07:00-12:30

2 stops31h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 22/5

13:20-23:50

2 stops32h 30m

£537

IstanbulEdinburgh

SAW - EDI

SAWEDI

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 12/6

20:05-10:20

2 stops16h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/6

15:10-12:10

1 stop19h 00m

£6,599

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Edinburgh

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Travel insights for flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Istanbul to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh is 21 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul to Edinburgh?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Istanbul to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IST to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Istanbul to Edinburgh in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 37% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul to Edinburgh

Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to Edinburgh. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

The most flights from TR5 to EDI are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 22 February 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Aegean Airlines, Emirates and KLM from Istanbul to Edinburgh have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from Istanbul?

    If you book a flight to Edinburgh from Istanbul, you will be flying to Turnhouse, which is the city’s only airport. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is located 6.8 mi from the center of Edinburgh. There are 4 flights from Istanbul to Turnhouse per day from 2 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Istanbul to Edinburgh round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Istanbul to Edinburgh is Pegasus Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £138 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, starting at £197 and £222 round-trip. These flights start at 53% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Istanbul to Edinburgh one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Pegasus Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £61. KLM flights start at £140 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at £165 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul to Edinburgh?

    Consider Turkish Airlines (91%), Pakistan International Airlines (90%) or IndiGo (90%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Istanbul to Edinburgh.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh?

    While on average a flight from Istanbul to Edinburgh is generally £166, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £115. When looking at the most popular route, (Istanbul - Edinburgh Turnhouse), you can expect to pay £130 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Edinburgh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Edinburgh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul to Edinburgh?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Istanbul to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Pegasus AirlinesCheapest£94Average£172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£218Average£380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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